Currently, an internal Dartmouth committee deals with sexual assault cases on campus. The school also does not have a zero tolerance policy, but that could change with the new policies.

The first part of the proposal outlines plans for a “trained investigator model." That would mean that all sexual assault cases would be out of Dartmouth’s control. “A trained investigator would gather facts and adjudicate sexual assault cases at the college,” said Justin Anderson, Dartmouth's media relations spokesperson. "Going to such a model will drive up the reporting of sexual assault cases as well as expedite the overall process.”

A mandatory expulsion if a student is convicted of rape is the second part of the proposal. The policy currently states that a student should only "be prepared to be permanently separated from the college.”

Dartmouth College President Phillip Hanlon sent a letter to students and members of the community asking for comments and suggestions about the proposal. The deadline for submissions is April 14th. The college hopes to enact the new policy this summer.